Why are so few degradable polymeric biomaterials currently established in clinical applications?

Int J Artif Organs. 2011 Feb;34(2):71-5. doi: 10.5301/ijao.2011.6422.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants*
  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Drug Carriers*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Materials Testing
  • Polymers / adverse effects
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / metabolism
  • Time Factors
  • Translational Research, Biomedical*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Drug Carriers
  • Polymers